I guess I would just need a little more info to make a decision how I feel. Was the drone actually ON private property, or simply flying above private property in public airspace? Because the case could be made to shoot down low flying airplanes or helicopters. After all, what if they have a camera on board? Also, does this man also shoot out security cameras at waterparks or beaches that his daughter visits? I'm just trying to find some level of consistency here. From what I understand, private airspace above your property ends about as high up as you would be allowed to build on that particular land. So if the city let you build a 500 ft tower in your yard, then you're protected up that high. But obviously that's not the case for most of us.

More than anything I'm surprised how many people on this forum are quick to take away rights from one person (drone flyer) and very gracious with the rights of another (confederate flag flyer). Our 'rights' seem to be very subjective around here.

As with most things it's not the item itself (in this case the drone) that's the problem-it's the power behind it. Should have shot the operator.]]>
Wed, 02 Sep 2015 21:07:22 +0000http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14859.html#14859Man Shoots Down Drone. : You have done the same thing?...http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14858.html#14858
Author: basserSubject: 2596Posted: Sep 02 2015 at 9:05pm

I own a drone. It was very inexpensive. I can fly it from standing in my driveway all the way across the city. I have to admit, I've done the same thing! ]]>
Wed, 02 Sep 2015 11:06:14 +0000http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14852.html#14852Man Shoots Down Drone. : Shoot it down http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14851.html#14851
Author: zapp2525Subject: 2596Posted: Sep 02 2015 at 10:14am

YES!!Drones are becoming a real nuisance--especially near airports where they pose a danger. A person should have to undergo a background check and be licensed to possess and operate a drone.]]>
Wed, 02 Sep 2015 08:47:54 +0000http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14848.html#14848Man Shoots Down Drone. : A Kentucky man shot down...http://voice.mainstreetmonroe.com/man-shoots-down-drone_topic2596_post14847.html#14847
Author: MFD50Subject: 2596Posted: Sep 02 2015 at 7:53am

A Kentucky man shot down an $1,800 drone hovering over his sunbathing daughter and was then arrested and charged with first degree criminal mischief and first-degree wanton endangerment.

Was he within his right to remove the snooping drone? I say he was. What is your opinion?